Maternity support pillows

Our favourite maternity support pillows

Here are our ten of the best maternity support pillows...

1. Pregnancy support pillow £48
Dream Genii

This is a very popular model, with its specialist shape (and even a helpful diagram showing you its advantages!). It’s designed to support back, bump and knees without taking up all of the space in the bed (a big plus, compared to some!) and can be used as a breastfeeding support once your baby has arrived.

2. Mum to Be Pillow Pack £17
BabyStart

A very good-value set, combining a V-shaped support pillow and a wedge-shaped one for a very reasonable price. Great if you’re on a budget, or just not sure whether to splash out on a specialist pillow in the first place

3. Pregnancy Wedge Pillow £20
Boppy

Small-scale and specialist, this wedge provides tummy and back support – and unlike some other models, there’s no problem with packing it up to go away for a last pre-baby weekend away either.

4. Pregnancy Support Pillow £30
Babies R Us

Bend it, flex it, move it around – that’s what this pillow is for, whether you want support for bump, back or knees. And then, when you’ve had the baby, it’s great for supporting you breastfeeding or indeed the baby when they’re learning to sit up.

5. 12ft Body and Baby Support Pillow £70
Snuggle Up

There are pillows…and then there are BIG pillows. This massive number will give you serious support for your bump – or indeed wrap round your whole body, front and back. Choose your position and it’ll accommodate you.

6. Quilted V-shaped pillow £25
Fogarty

This isn’t marketed specifically for pregnant women, but it’s firm enough and the right shape to help you sleep on your side – and indeed, if you reposition it, for sitting up to read too. So you can take to your bed with a book early in the evening and then as you drop off shift it into the position to support you for the rest of the night.

7. The Original Maternity and Nursing Pillow £15
Theraline

A longstanding favourite, and for good reason. It’s made up of microbeads, so it’ll conform to whatever position you want, it’s extremely light and it’ll multitask for breastfeeding later on as well. It’s also anti-allergenic, which is good for the super-sensitive pregnant system and reassuring for your baby.

8. Multi-Purpose Maternity Body Support Pillow £45
Summer Infant

Another option that you can curl up – and curl round! – in whatever position you choose, with support for back, tummy and hips. Then it’ll zip into a coil which can be used for a baby nest or even a lightweight chair for bigger children.

9. Pregnancy support pillow £19.99
Chicco

A pillow with a difference, because it’s actually approved as a medical device. It cups and cradles your bump, helping your back and spine to remain supported in a straighter, less stressed position and preventing your bump from pressing down on your kidneys. However, it’s only for use in the later months!

10. Narrow Sleep Body Pillow £14
Mothercare

If you fancy a full-length support but still want room for your partner in the bed, this is a good choice, as it’s narrow enough to fit in with the two of you but still designed to take the weight off all your pressure points as your bump gets bigger. Win-win all round.

The information on this website is for general information and it is not intended as, nor should it be considered as a substitute for seeing your own GP, midwife or healthcare professional. You are advised to seek professional medical advice if you have any concerns or suspect you have a medical problem.